Circa 1908 16" Emerson Type 1820 Ornate Base Desk Fan. This Big Guy Has All The Wonderful And Desirable Features Collectors Love On Early Emerson Fans. The Cast Iron Ornate Base Appears To Have Had Some Recent "Touch Up" To The Finish In Spots. The Base Still Houses The Original Porcelain Switch. The Large Centrifugal Start Switch Motor Sits Inside A Large Cast Iron Yoke. The Motor Has Had Some Finish Touch Ups As Well. The Interesting Part, The Gold Lettering Looks Day One Original. Large Open Ring Brass Guard Is In Excellent Condition. Very Rare Cast Hub Blade is Excellent And Has No Repairs Or Cracks. This Fan Is A Beast Of An Air Mover, Early Examples Like This Are Becoming More Difficult To Find!